Merrell Alverstone

Alverstone is a village 2 miles from the east coast of the Isle of Wight, near Sandown. The name Alverstone is most likely of Saxon origin meaning "Alfred's Farm". Up until 1960, boating took place on the river and tea-gardens were very popular with local people, who came by train on excursions.
  • OS grid reference: SZ577856
  • Unitary authority: Isle of Wight
  • Ceremonial county: Isle of Wight
  • Region: South East
  • Country: England
  • Sovereign state: United Kingdom
  • Post town: SANDOWN
Data from: en.wikipedia.org